Barleria vincifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vincifolia
ID:
561294
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 339 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560626
Common Names
- Barleria Vincifolia
- Vincifolia Barleria
- Vincifolia Philippine Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barleria vincifolia (also called Vinca-leaved Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Barleria vincifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Barleria vincifolia are white, tubular, and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barleria vincifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Barleria vincifolia
Barleria vincifolia can be found in tropical Africa, including in Angola, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan.
Barleria vincifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria vincifolia?
Barleria vincifolia
What is the family of Barleria vincifolia?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Barleria vincifolia?
Vincifolia Barleria
Species in the Barleria genus
Barleria albomarginata, Barleria brevispina, Barleria dentata, Barleria ilicifolia, Barleria samhanensis, Barleria aenea, Barleria aristata, Barleria purpureotincta, Barleria acanthoides, Barleria aculeata, Barleria acuminata, Barleria affinis, Barleria albostellata, Barleria alluaudii, Barleria amanensis, Barleria ameliae, Barleria angustiloba, Barleria antunesii, Barleria arabica, Barleria argentea, Barleria argillicola, Barleria arnottiana, Barleria aromatica, Barleria asterotricha, Barleria bechuanensis, Barleria benadirensis, Barleria benguellensis, Barleria biloba, Barleria bispinosa, Barleria blepharoides, Barleria boehmii, Barleria boivinii, Barleria bolusii, Barleria boranensis, Barleria bornuensis, Barleria bremekampii, Barleria brevituba, Barleria brownii, Barleria buddleioides, Barleria buxifolia, Barleria calophylla, Barleria calophylloides, Barleria candida, Barleria capitata, Barleria carruthersiana, Barleria casatiana, Barleria clinopodium, Barleria comorensis, Barleria conspicua, Barleria coriacea,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.